"I stand and I salute because of the men & women that continue to sacrifice for our country as a sign of respect for the unfurled stars and stripes proudly flying above this nation & to honor those that gave all and those yet to fall under its grace and majesty protecting our freedom." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation. — Joe Barton

"When we honor our flag we honor what we stand for as a Nation - freedom, equality, justice, and hope." — Ronald Reagan

"The flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it. The flag flies because each soldier's last breath blows by it." — Unknown Author

"To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag." — Pauline Hanson

"I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it." — John Thune

"Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be." — John Wayne

"Off with your hat, as the flag goes by!And let the heart have its say;You're man enough for a tear in your eyeThat you will not wipe away." — Henry Cuyler Bunner